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Bambu Lab P1S vs Bambu Lab X1 Carbon: print cost head-to-head

Side-by-side specs, energy and amortization numbers for the Bambu Lab P1S and the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon, plus a quick verdict on the dimensions that move per-part cost.

Specs side by side

Bambu Lab · 2023

Bambu Lab P1S

Price
$699
Average power
150 W
Useful life
25,000 h
Build volume
256 × 256 × 256 mm
Best for
Enthusiasts

Bambu Lab · 2022

Bambu Lab X1 Carbon

Price
$1,199
Average power
180 W
Useful life
30,000 h
Build volume
256 × 256 × 256 mm
Best for
Professionals

Sample calculation

Same input on both columns: 50 g PLA part, 6 h print time, 8% failure rate. Energy cost held at $0.18/kWh, amortization uses each printer's regional price — so both the machine and its price drive the numbers.

Bambu Lab P1S

  • Energy$0.16
  • Amortization$0.17
  • Unit Cost$1.54
  • Final Consumer Price$6.71

Bambu Lab X1 Carbon

  • Energy$0.19
  • Amortization$0.24
  • Unit Cost$1.66
  • Final Consumer Price$7.20

Verdict by dimension

  • Cheaper to buy

    Bambu Lab P1S

    Bambu Lab P1S costs $699 vs $1,199 for the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon — a lower upfront price also means less amortization per print.

  • Cheaper to run

    Bambu Lab P1S

    Bambu Lab P1S draws 150 W on average vs 180 W for the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon — lower power means a smaller energy line in every print.

  • Longer useful life

    Bambu Lab X1 Carbon

    Bambu Lab X1 Carbon is rated at 30,000 h vs 25,000 h for the Bambu Lab P1S, so amortization spreads over more printing hours.

  • Larger build volume

    Tie

    Both printers land within the noise threshold for this dimension.

  • More recent release

    Bambu Lab P1S

    Bambu Lab P1S is from 2023 while the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon is from 2022 — more recent firmware, motion-system and ecosystem updates.

Over a 5-year horizon, the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon amortizes 1.2× more print-hours than the Bambu Lab P1S.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Bambu Lab P1S better than the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon?
Neither is strictly better — it depends on what you print. The Bambu Lab P1S is cheaper to run, the Bambu Lab P1S has the larger build volume, and the Bambu Lab P1S is the more recent release. Match the winner on the dimension you care about most.
What's the difference between the Bambu Lab P1S and the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon?
The Bambu Lab P1S is priced at $699 with a 256 × 256 × 256 mm build volume; the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon is $1,199 with 256 × 256 × 256 mm. Beyond price and volume, they differ in power draw, rated life and release year — see the verdict table above.
Which is cheaper, the Bambu Lab P1S or the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon?
The Bambu Lab P1S is cheaper to buy at $699 vs $1,199 for the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon. Factoring energy and amortization, the Bambu Lab P1S also has the lower per-print running cost — run your own numbers in the calculator to be sure.

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